New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech Basic Technical Questions & Advice
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Lid question???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-04-2004, 12:03 AM
  #1  
TECH Apprentice
Thread Starter
 
SLP/Drew's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Lid question???

who out there has the best lid mod...I need some advice, I want a new lid and i want to hear what works for people.
Old 05-04-2004, 12:58 AM
  #2  
12 Second Club
 
SapphireHawk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Chicago IL
Posts: 270
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

The May issue of GM High Tech did an indepth comparrison of many of the lids on the market. I suggest you grab a copy before the June ones hit the shelves. If you can't find one I think I remeber it say that most lids are created equal. It did rate the SLP with the best Fit/Finish & something else. I think it also was 1st or second on the dyno with a difference between the highest and lowest lid being around 1 HP.

Personally I replaced my Stock SLP Donladson lid with the aftermarket SLP lid because I liked the look.
Old 05-04-2004, 01:20 AM
  #3  
11 Second Club
 
Kent1's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: USA-WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA
Posts: 631
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I used a TSP lid. Whisper Lid is good too!
Old 05-04-2004, 01:35 AM
  #4  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
black00TA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Posts: 942
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts

Default

i also went with the TSP lid, carbon fiber look, snazzy lookin
Old 05-04-2004, 03:02 AM
  #5  
jrp
SN95 Director
iTrader: (16)
 
jrp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Valencia, Ca
Posts: 10,755
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by SapphireHawk
The May issue of GM High Tech did an indepth comparrison of many of the lids on the market. I suggest you grab a copy before the June ones hit the shelves. If you can't find one I think I remeber it say that most lids are created equal. It did rate the SLP with the best Fit/Finish & something else. I think it also was 1st or second on the dyno with a difference between the highest and lowest lid being around 1 HP.

Personally I replaced my Stock SLP Donladson lid with the aftermarket SLP lid because I liked the look.
to the nth power.

though i hate my slp lid, piece of rubbing **** is getting dumped for a direct flo lid.
Old 05-04-2004, 09:01 AM
  #6  
TECH Fanatic
 
Dal1as's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MD
Posts: 1,241
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I used to have the Whisper and K&N until I got tired of the crappy fit of the filter. Damn Whisper warped. I ended up getting the Clear TSP lid mainly so I could check the seal easier and see if any moisture or debree was entering the intake. It looks nice too. The Holley power shot is a perfect fit, also.
Old 05-04-2004, 09:28 AM
  #7  
Staging Lane
 
00BadaSS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Cleveland
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default tsp lid

i went with the tsp clear lid. most lids are pretty much the same in performance just go with price and looks
Old 05-04-2004, 09:29 AM
  #8  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (6)
 
WILWAXU's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: League City, TX
Posts: 14,378
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

lid is a lid is a lid.

They all perform so close to the same it's not worth talking about. Find one you like best based on appearence, price or percieved quality.
Old 05-04-2004, 06:23 PM
  #9  
TECH Fanatic
 
KrazyDan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: San Diego/Schertz,Texas
Posts: 1,415
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

i have a clear TSP lid. always liked the look of the clear and smoked lids. most people never seen anything like it
Old 05-05-2004, 12:48 PM
  #10  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (2)
 
12stones's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Cornelius, NC
Posts: 896
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

i went with a SLP lid. no problems here rubbing, with my stock hood or my new WS6 hood. as far as performance difference, no much if any, pretty much the decideing factor is $ and how it looks. -Jim
Old 05-05-2004, 01:39 PM
  #11  
9 Second Club
iTrader: (31)
 
tim99ws6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 3,175
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

had my direct flo for 4 years now. Wouldn't ever go with a different one...well unless someone wanted to GIVE me a TSP Lid~!
Old 05-05-2004, 01:58 PM
  #12  
TECH Fanatic
 
ZR2877's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ga
Posts: 1,654
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I have the Direct Flo and haven't had any issues.
Old 05-05-2004, 04:54 PM
  #13  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (20)
 
Blown Ta's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: north jersey
Posts: 651
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by SLP/Drew
who out there has the best lid mod...I need some advice, I want a new lid and i want to hear what works for people.
i have a slp lid for sale,let me know if you are interested.
i used it for 6 months with no problems,i have a supercharger now and have no use for it
armendm@aol.com
Old 05-06-2004, 07:35 AM
  #14  
Chop-Foo Director
 
PendragonZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Haymarket, Virginia
Posts: 4,709
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Whisper lid here, perfect fit. You can definately feel the gains SOTP.
Old 05-06-2004, 08:12 AM
  #15  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (42)
 
slt200mph's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: HOT'LANA, GAWJA
Posts: 7,067
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts

Default

There all about the same...go with what u like the looks of...
Old 05-06-2004, 08:51 AM
  #16  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (13)
 
Ru2n00n3er's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Belleville, MI
Posts: 1,027
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Those of you with the TSP clear lids, how much did they cost you?
Old 05-06-2004, 09:35 AM
  #17  
Launching!
 
ChillnV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

most of the aftermarket lids help approximately the same. Beyond that, I'd say is an aesthetic thing...whatever you like the looks of.

edit: oh yeah, and price may be an issue...LOL
Old 05-06-2004, 09:59 AM
  #18  
!LS1 11 Second Club
 
SouthFL.02.SS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Miami
Posts: 7,133
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by WILWAXU
lid is a lid is a lid.

They all perform so close to the same it's not worth talking about. Find one you like best based on appearence, price or percieved quality.
Old 05-10-2004, 11:56 AM
  #19  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
BLK85's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 995
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I have a question about something a little different but still kind of the same. Would you buy a lid if you were going to buy a supercharger in the near future.
Old 05-10-2004, 02:44 PM
  #20  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (20)
 
Blown Ta's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: north jersey
Posts: 651
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by FutureFbodowner
I have a question about something a little different but still kind of the same. Would you buy a lid if you were going to buy a supercharger in the near future.
if you buy a procharger you will not use a lid anymore
i think with the vortec u use the stock one




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:03 AM.